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I am debating whether to read this. I don't think the fact he sold it as non-fiction when it wasn't is the biggest deal but is it actually a good story? Does it serve as a deterrence for drug use and alcohol abuse? Is it moving despite the 'scandal?' Thank you.
Trendsetta The whole Oprah flap was ridiculous. Everybody embellishes their memoirs to some extent. And who's Oprah anyway? A talk-show host? Please. Someone of …moreThe whole Oprah flap was ridiculous. Everybody embellishes their memoirs to some extent. And who's Oprah anyway? A talk-show host? Please. Someone of her ilk maligning a writer of James Frey's ability would be akin to Pee Wee Herman critiquing the works of Socrates. Frey displays more talent on any single page of this book than Oprah has in her entire life. Definitely read it. It was one of the Top 10 non-fiction books of the 2000's, in my opinion(less)
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A Million Little Pieces
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